Sign up for the Resiliency through Mindfulness class, occurring every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. This class will take place in the Truax Health Building beginning Feb. 1 and ending March 29 (the room number will be provided after registering).
Mindfulness can expand your practice exponentially through cultivating mindful presence, unconditional kindness, acceptance, patience and curiosity we can become more effective, resilient and effective professionals. These techniques are based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s research on decreasing physical and emotional chronic pain, as well as Kristin Neff’s research on Mindful Self-Compassion.
To register, please call (608) 258-2301 and choose option two. Please sign up at least one week prior to the first class. The cost of the class is $229.
If you have any questions, please contact Education Program Coordinator Amanda La Grew at (608) 243-4483.
Published January 9, 2017.
Join the 31st Annual Madison College Turkey Trot 5K and 5M Run/Walk, and Kids Race on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Warner Park in Madison.
This event is a unique cross country style run/walk laid out over the terrain of Warner Park. Last year's event drew almost 400 participants.
In addition to the best technical race t-shirts in the area, the unique cross country style race and the top quality custom-made medals, we also have a fun 1/4 mile Turkey Trot Kids Race. Kids taking part in the race receive a free t-shirt, race bib and finisher's medal for just $12 (before Wednesday, October 18).
All proceeds from the event benefit Thursday's Child and the Madison College Foundation. Thursday's Child makes dreams come true for terminally ill children at no cost while the Madison College Foundation provides educational assistance to students. Both serve Dane County and the surrounding areas.
The race is also a proud member of the Madison Area Running Series.
For more information on the event and online registration, visit the website. To get a race t-shirt and a discount on your entry fee register before Wednesday, Oct. 18. Registration after Oct. 18 is also available, including race-day on-site registration starting at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Turkey Trot schedule:
Like us on Facebook to vote on this year's t-shirt color and to receive a promo code for a discount on your race registration
Published September 30, 2016. Updated October 11, 2017.
Adrian Shepard, faculty member in the Recreation Management program, is seeking Madison College employees to serve as simulation clients for students in the Wellness Coaching and Promotion course this fall.
Each volunteer will be paired up with one student from the course. The student will then serve as a wellness coach for the volunteer (simulation client) and practice the skills they have learned and are learning through the semester.
There is no fee associated with this experience. However, volunteers must be willing to commit for the remainder of the semester, be available to serve as clients for the coaches and be motivated. This experience begins the week of October 10 and ends December 4.
The first 24 people to respond will be matched up with a student. A waiting list will be created in the event that someone changes their mind.
For more information, or to sign up, please contact Adrian Shepard at (608) 616-3566.
Published September 30, 2016.
A new session of yoga classes starts the week of October 26 in the Fitness Center at the Truax Campus.
Check out the new schedule and pricing options on the website; select the "Fitness" menu and click on "Class Schedule."
Published September 30, 2016.
Save a trip to the clinic; get your flu shot at Madison College. This fall, we are offering walk-in flu shot clinics at every campus.
Flu shots on these days are free of charge for students taking credit classes. The cost is also covered for employees enrolled in GHC or WPS health insurance. All health insurance plans cover in-network flu shots at 100% as a preventive care service (no co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible).
Everyone should bring their health insurance card and OneCard to get a flu shot. This year we are offering the quadrivalent influenza vaccine at the following locations:
Insurance Billing:
Madison-based students taking credit classes may also get a flu shot for $17 Monday through Friday at the GHC clinic at Truax.
Ask your health care provider or visit the Centers for Disease Control website to decide if a flu shot is right for you.
Questions? Contact Anna Marie Hoffmann or Lisa Lanting.
Published September 29, 2016. Updated September 30, 2016.
Madison College Biotech students have created a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Registration is free and this is a family-friendly event. Fundraising is not required, but if you'd like an official event t-shirt, you must raise at least $100.
To join the team or make a donation, visit the Madison College Biotech Team page.
All registered participants can receive a Promise Flower to honor those who have been affected by Alzheimer's:
Questions? Contact Oana Martin, Team Captain
Published September 19, 2016. Updated September 21, 2016.
June Caruso took home the grand prize in this year's Well Credits drawing. She won waived health and dental insurance premiums for the next fiscal year. Kelly Rolling, from the President's office, drew the winner on Thursday, June 16, in a random, blind drawing. Other winners received their choice of a Fitbit, Aria scale, home blood pressure monitor, movie tickets, yoga kit, fitness gear, cooking supplies or books.
Below are the winners who made huge efforts over the past year to care for their health and well-being:
Well Credits is a year-long program where employees can earn points for getting check-ups, screenings and participating in activities that support health and well-being. The next Well Credits program will run from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Lanting.
Published June 16, 2016. Updated June 17, 2016.
If you've been thinking about signing up for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares, now is the time. Please sign up directly with the farm. Most farms sell out their shares by the end of March.
GHC, WPS, and many other health insurance plans offer a wellness reimbursement of up to $200 per family for CSA shares. You can choose any farm that provides a CSA option. Find a pick-up location near you by searching on the FairShare CSA Coalition Map.
Madison College partners with Troy Community Farm to deliver fresh veggies to the Truax campus on Fridays from 12 - 2 pm during the growing season (June through October).
Troy Community Farm CSA Rates for 2016:
For Friday deliveries to Truax, please send your registration form with payment directly to Troy Community Farm.
How to make it more affordable:
Questions? Contact Lisa Lanting.
Published March 10, 2016.
The Therapeutic Massage Clinic is will be available for scheduling online appointments starting Sunday, March 13.
The spring clinic will be open Tuesday, March 22 through Wednesday, May 11.
The student clinic is located at
1705 Hoffman Street, Room #141, Madison, WI 53704
It is on the first floor, Room 141.
The student clinic will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from
March 22 through May 11.
The clinic will be closed on Thursday, April 7.
Appointment times are as follows:
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5:45 p.m.
Parking: There will be parking in the lot marked “Clinic Parking”, or “Visitor Parking”, and “GHC Parking.” You are able to park in all areas.
These areas are gated, just press the button and someone will answer; announce that you are visiting the Student Massage clinic for an appointment and they will open the gate.
Published March 7, 2016.
On Wednesday, March 9, the Dalai Lama will visit Madison for a rare and special event entitled “The World We Make” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The venue is sold out, but the program will be broadcast live via web.
Mark your calendar: At Truax, we will gather in room C2402 to watch this together. If you’d like to watch this from a different location, sign up for the web stream here.
Learn how each one of us can alter humanity’s course by cultivating well-being in ourselves, at Madison College, in our communities, and in the world.
Other presenters include:
Learn more about this event and the presenters here.
Questions? Contact Lisa Lanting.
Published March 4, 2016. Updated March 7, 2016.
